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I think that he meant if you compromise on values/beliefs, they are broken and can never be repaired again.

He said this when speaking of his old mistress. He talks about how she was a kindhearted, tender woman, but she eventually gave in to a slaveholder way of life and soon lost all of her excellent qualities.

Like Douglass says, "It must stand entire, or it does not stand at all"

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What is the example of antecedent conscience?

Antecedent conscience occurs when judgment is placed before an act is committed. An example of this would be the conscience saying this is wrong, don't do it as a person is about to commit a crime.


How do you use the word conscience in a sentence?

Conscience can mean:- a sense of what is right and wrong,- a person's scruples,- the ethical nature of a personExamples:When the little girl told a lie, she felt a pang of guilt in her conscience.That man has no conscience; he steals and cheats anybody he can!She was a woman of strong conscience, and she was elevated to the position of reverend by unanimous vote.An example from William Shakespeare:"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,"Hamlet Act 2, scene 2, 603-605Here Hamlet is saying that Claudius' guilty conscience will shine through when he's watching the play that Hamlet's arranged. It's literal. He wants to catch Claudius red-handed-or red-faced.


What is two wrongs make right?

There is a saying that goes, "Two wrongs don't make a right." In other words, a wrong cannot be undone with another wrong. The saying also has a comedic extension: "... but three lefts do."


Is saying you can beat someone with something saying you are undefeatable?

Yes, by saying this you are saying that and i can explain it but you are saying this -Martin Cole-


What does a man's conscience is stronger than the law mean?

My interpretation would be that the law is weak when compared to the moral or ethical standards of a person. Take Marin Luther King, he campaigned against segregation between black and white people because his conscience told him it was wrong. The result was a change in the law. "A man's conscience is stronger than the law" means a persons innate qualities determine his actions better than any external force. A man of good character will act justly and morally regardless of the law because it is the right thing to do, not because the law says so. A malicious and selfish man will do what he wants whether its against the law or not. A more updated way of saying the same thing would be " More laws do not mean less crime"

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Is the saying 'in good conscience' or 'with good conscience'?

Both are correct.


If the conscience is the voice of God then how come your conscience is saying a different thing from other people?

One or the other persons is not listening to their conscience, but to something they want to hear.


What is the name for the little voice in the back of your head saying don't do this?

Your conscience or your sense of right and wrong.


What is another way of saying illegal violence?

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What is the song by Eminem Guilty Conscience about?

The song 'Guilty Conscience' is about your your good side and your bad side of you. This song is mainly saying that your bad sid wins alot and that's what happened to Eminem alot.


Conscience is a man's compass mean?

This means that our conscience guides us in making moral decisions, much like how a compass helps navigate direction. It suggests that our conscience acts as a moral guide, pointing us towards what is right and wrong. Just as a compass steers us in the right direction, our conscience helps steer us towards moral choices.


What episodes of DNAngel contain violence?

It depends on what u mean by violence but there is action in the entire series and recommend you watch it just saying but there is some romance to it


Where does the saying Out with the old in with the new come from?

This saying came from a scotish clan called the 5th doogals, now known as the Douglas clan. This saying was first said by Lee Douglas IV its meaning, means out with the old (his mother who was a lady of the night) and in with the new (his mistress). Lee Douglas IV was jelous that his mother was sleeping around with the arch bishop of Spain David of Fenhamia. So he brung in his mistress a ladyboy of bangcock. So basically that's where the saying comes from.


What is the example of antecedent conscience?

Antecedent conscience occurs when judgment is placed before an act is committed. An example of this would be the conscience saying this is wrong, don't do it as a person is about to commit a crime.


As Gordon gekko in wall street who summed up the 1980s by saying greed is good?

MICHAEL DOUGLAS


What the ripper means by saying one day men will look back and say that you gave birth to the twentith century from the movie from hell?

The Ripper was basicly saying that his violence was only the beginning.


How do you respond on RSVP?

By saying you can and will attend or offering apologies if you cannot.